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A godly and learned exposition or commentary upon the three first chapters of the…A godly and learned exposition or commentarie vpon the three first chapters of the…
A godly and learned exposition or commentary upon the three first chapters of the Revelation. Preached in Cambridge by that reverend and judicious divine, master William Perkins, Ann. Dom. 1595. First published for the benefit of Gods Church, by Robert Hill, Bachelor of DivinityA godly and learned exposition or commentarie vpon the three first chapters of the Reuelation. Preached in Cambridge by that reuerend and judicious diuine, maister William Perkins, Ann. Dom. 1595. First published for the benefit of Gods Church, by Robert Hill, Bachelor of Diuinitie
London: printed by Adam Islip for Cuthbert Burbie, 1606
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Thirdly, it serveth to keep Gods children in awe and subjection unto him. In this vision, Christ standeth in his church, holding up the sceptre of his kingdom, which he beareth in his mouth: for this end▪ that though his enemies will not be brought in subjection unto him, yet his own children might hereby be kept in awe of him. He therefore that will not at the lifting up of this two edged sword tremble and fear before Christ, is but a rebellious subject: If there be brawling in humane societies, let the magistrate but show himself with the sword of justice, and straightway every one is quiet: if any resist, he is taken for a rebel. Now shall this be effected in civil policy, and not be true in Christs spiritual government▪ unless therefore we will show our selves rebels against Christ, let us cease from sin and tremble before him, seeing he holdeth out unto us the sceptre of his word.
Thirdly, it serueth to keepe Gods children in awe and subiection vnto him. In this vision, Christ standeth in his church, holding vp the scepter of his kingdome, which hee beareth in his mouth: for this end▪ that though his enemies will not bee brought in subiection vnto him, yet his owne children might hereby be kept in awe of him. He therefore that will not at the lifting vp of this two edged sword tremble and feare before Christ, is but a rebellious subiect: If there bee brawling in humane societies, let the magistrate but shew himselfe with the sword of iustice, and straightway euery one is quiet: if any resist, he is taken for a rebell. Now shall this be effected in ciuile policie, and not bee true in Christs spirituall gouernment▪ vnlesse therefore wee will shew our selues rebels against Christ, let vs cease from sinne and tremble before him, seeing hee holdeth out vnto vs the scepter of his word.
Fourthly, this sword serveth notably for our defence and victory in all temptations, Ephes▪ 6.••. This sword of the spirit, the word of God, is one piece of the complete armour of a Christian. Herewith did Christ vanquish Satan.